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ChinaChina Unemployment (% of Labor Force) climbed to 4.62 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
China Unemployment (% of Labor Force) climbed to 4.62 Percent in December 2025, up 0.03 Percent from November's 4.59 Percent reading.
Latest Release
4.615000
Actual
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Consensus
4.590000
Previous
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THE RELEASE
Unemployment (% of Labor Force) (China) was reported at 4.62 Percent in December 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of 4.59 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
In December readings over the past 3 years, Unemployment (% of Labor Force) has averaged 4.63 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Nov 2) and S&P Global Services PMI (Nov 4).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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Unemployment (% of Labor Force) - CN
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About Unemployment (% of Labor Force) — China
DEFINITION
China's Unemployment (% of Labor Force) rose to 4.615% in December 2025, up from 4.59% in December 2024, indicating a slight increase in joblessness. The data shows a modest deterioration in labor market conditions over the year. Market participants will watch upcoming economic indicators closely for further labor trends. Updated 5/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary tailwind in the projection.
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Economic Calendar - CN Events
| Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:30 | CN | NBS Non Manufacturing PMI | 49.7 | 50.2 | 50.5 | 50.10 | High |
| 01:30 | CN | NBS Manufacturing PMI | 49.3 | 50.1 | 50 | 49.65 | High |
| 01:30 | CN | S&P Global Composite PMI | 49.7 | 50.7 | 51 | 50.35 | Low |
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 01:45 | CN | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 49.3 | 52.1 | 51.6 | 50.88 | High |